Will my child share the name Sunday with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 37 UK babies named Sunday per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Sunday in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Sunday becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Sunday has been fairly steady, ranked #951 in 2025 against #955 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #774 in 2023.

Is Sunday a good choice for a distinctive name?

Sunday is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Sunday a popular baby name in the United States?

Sunday does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #951

Sunday

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Sunday is a distinctive choice, ranked #951 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Sunday in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#951

About the Name Sunday

Sunday is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 25 places over five years. Its high point was #774 in 2023, and it now sits at #980. The name has been recorded in UK data since 1997.

Sunday is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Sunday in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Sunday

Ibrahim Sunday — Ibrahim Sunday is a Ghanaian former professional football player and coach.

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